Dr. Carlos Baptista

Dr. Carlos Baptista is a DHA-licensed pediatrician with over 20 years of international clinical experience across Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. He trained in pediatrics at Hospital Santa Maria in Portugal and holds advanced qualifications in allergy from Southampton University and early nutrition from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Germany. Since relocating to Dubai in 2016, he has built a strong practice at leading healthcare institutions, combining clinical excellence with education and innovation in child health.

Dr. Baptista specializes in managing childhood allergies—including asthma, eczema, and food allergies—as well as respiratory diseases, growth assessment, and newborn care. He provides comprehensive pediatric services from routine well-child checks and vaccinations through management of acute and chronic conditions such as reflux, constipation, ear and respiratory infections, and weight concerns. He is known for clear communication with families, evidence-based practice, and attention to child safety.

He is an active Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and holds memberships in leading international allergy and pediatric organizations. Dr. Baptista is a good fit for families seeking a pediatrician with deep expertise in allergies and feeding issues, or parents wanting continuity care from newborn through adolescence in a multilingual, internationally trained setting.